2 – 3 hours
Total Duration
48 hours
Results Time
10-90
Score Range
3,000+
Institutions
PTE Academic vs PTE Core
Understanding the two variants of the Pearson Test of English
PTE Academic
Designed for students applying to universities and educational institutions abroad. Tests academic English proficiency.
PTE Core
Designed for work and family migration. Tests everyday English and workplace communication skills.
Features
PTE Academic
Purpose:
Study abroad, academic immigration
Content
Academic English & vocabulary
Difficulty
More challenging
Accepted By
Universities & academic institutions
Duration
2 hours (approx)
Results
48 hours
PTE Core
Purpose:
Work migration, family migration
Content
Everyday & workplace English
Difficulty
More practical
Accepted By
Immigration authorities & employers
Accepted By
2 hours (approx)
Difficulty
48 hours
Test Format
Explore the structure of both PTE Academic and PTE Core
54-67 minutes
7Â task types
Speaking & Writing
Personal introduction, read aloud, repeat sentence, describe image, re-tell lecture, answer short questions, summarize written text, essay writing
Key Focus Areas:
Integrated skills assessment
Real-life scenarios
Academic vocabulary
29-30 minutes
5Â task types
Reading
Multiple choice questions (single/multiple), re-order paragraphs, fill in the blanks
Key Focus Areas:
Academic texts
Time management crucial
Scanning & skimming skills
30-43 minutes
8Â task types
Listening
Summarize spoken text, multiple choice, fill in the blanks, highlight correct summary, select missing word, highlight incorrect words, write from dictation
Key Focus Areas:
Varied accents
Note-taking essential
Audio plays only once
54-67 minutes
7Â task types
Speaking & Writing
Personal introduction, read aloud, repeat sentence, describe image, respond to situation, answer short questions, summarize written text, write email
Key Focus Areas:
Everyday communication
Workplace scenarios
Practical vocabulary
29-30 minutes
5Â task types
Reading
Multiple choice questions (single/multiple), re-order paragraphs, fill in the blanks (reading & reading and writing)
Key Focus Areas:
Everyday texts
Workplace materials
Practical information
30-43 minutes
8Â task types
Listening
Summarize spoken text, multiple choice, fill in the blanks, select missing word, highlight incorrect words, write from dictation
Key Focus Areas:
Everyday conversations
Workplace communication
Practical listening
Typical PTE Score Requirements
What score do you need for your goals?
50-65
Most universities in Australia, UK
65-79
Master’s programs globally
79+
Oxbridge, Group of 8, Ivy League
50-79
Higher scores = more points
50-90
CLB 7-10 equivalent
43-65
Varies by visa category
50-79
PTE Core accepted for migration
50-90
Both Academic & Core accepted
50-65
Skilled migration pathway
50-65
Regional visa pathway
50-90
CLB 7-10 equivalent
50-79
Province-specific requirements
43-59
Tier 2/Skilled Worker
50-79
Accepted for work visas
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